Storm Austen sweeps across France and the United Kingdom with winds of up to 160 km/h

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: France

Environment & Climate

Storm Austen sweeps across France and the United Kingdom with winds of up to 160 km/h

The headline says Storm Austen is sweeping across France and the United Kingdom, bringing gusts of up to 160 km/h. The supplied article text provides no further details about affected areas, damage or responses.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Circular Economy Forum: Plateau Municipality Sets Out Its Smart City Vision

Business & EconomyTechnologyCôte d’Ivoire

Elvis GOUZA•1h ago

Circular Economy Forum: Plateau Municipality Sets Out Its Smart City Vision

At the Forum on the Transition to a Circular Economy, organized by the Prime Minister’s UA2P unit, the Plateau municipality presented its “SMART PLATEAU” project. Municipal councillor Ben DIARRASSOUBA outlined a strategy led by Mayor Jacques Gabriel EHOUO, focused on security, low-carbon mobility, urban amenities and digitized municipal services. Plans include electric and solar-powered shuttles, electric bicycles, 10,000 trees, and apps for administrative requests and tax payments. Participants included Environment Minister Abou Bamba, Finland’s ambassador Katja AHLFORS and Finnish expert Petri WANNER.

Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption to southern UK

Environment & ClimateTravel & TourismUnited Kingdom

Emer Moreau and Stav Danaos•1h ago

Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption to southern UK

Storm Austen battered southern England and Wales, leaving more than 15,000 homes without power and disrupting travel; gusts of up to 135 km/h were recorded in Jersey. In Brighton, part of the West Pier, which opened in 1866 and closed to the public in 1975, collapsed into the sea. Fallen trees blocked roads and railway lines, and some ferry services to France were cancelled; the National Grid said power had been restored to more than 60,000 properties. Another storm, Boelo, is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday, with amber wind warnings for parts of Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland.

Sustainable Development in Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané Discusses Priorities with the UN

PoliticsEnvironment & ClimateBenin

LNT•2h ago

Sustainable Development in Benin: Abdoulaye Bio Tchané Discusses Priorities with the UN

Benin’s Economic and Social Council president, Abdoulaye Bio Tchané, met on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with Aminatou Sar, the UN Resident Coordinator in Benin, who led a delegation. They discussed ways for the two institutions to collaborate and complement each other’s work in line with national priorities. Their talks also covered Benin’s economic, social, and environmental challenges. Sar said she was satisfied with the discussions and confident about prospects for cooperation.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox